Information on plants of the Rubiaceae family from the collection of the Banua Botanical Gardens (BBG)
of Banjarbaru is still limited and needs to be explored to better function BBG, especially as a place for research,
education, and environmental education. This study aimed to explain the botanical characteristics of plant parts
(stems, leaves, fruits, and flowers, excluding roots) of the family as well as to analyze the pharmacology,
economics, anthropology, and linguistic aspects. Eight plant species from the BBG collection were directly
observed and recorded. Interviews with the community (15 respondents) of Kampung Purun were conducted to
reveal these aspects. The botanical character of some species can be explained from direct observation. Others
are explained based on references because the plant parts (flowers, fruit) were not found or have not yet developed.
The community has its own record regarding these four aspects. This note needs to be deepened or tested further.
Kayu sepat or kratom is a plant that has been published in detail and is known throughout the world.
Keywords: botany character; botanical garden; ethnobotany; Rubiaceae
Information on plants of the Rubiaceae family from the collection of the Banua Botanical Gardens (BBG)
of Banjarbaru is still limited and needs to be explored to better function BBG, especially as a place for research,
education, and environmental education. This study aimed to explain the botanical characteristics of plant parts
(stems, leaves, fruits, and flowers, excluding roots) of the family as well as to analyze the pharmacology,
economics, anthropology, and linguistic aspects. Eight plant species from the BBG collection were directly
observed and recorded. Interviews with the community (15 respondents) of Kampung Purun were conducted to
reveal these aspects. The botanical character of some species can be explained from direct observation. Others
are explained based on references because the plant parts (flowers, fruit) were not found or have not yet developed.
The community has its own record regarding these four aspects. This note needs to be deepened or tested further.
Kayu sepat or kratom is a plant that has been published in detail and is known throughout the world.
Keywords: botany character; botanical garden; ethnobotany; Rubiaceae
